Community Partnerships

Building meaningful and beneficial connections between WMU and our community

Western Michigan University works with businesses, nonprofits, municipalities and neighborhoods to build partnerships that benefit both the university and the community. By connecting community priorities with faculty, students and university resources, we can create valuable learning experiences for students while helping partners address real needs.

Looking for volunteers?

Community organizations can connect with WMU students for one-time projects, special events and ongoing volunteer needs. These partnerships create meaningful opportunities for students to engage with the community while supporting important work happening across our region. Visit WMU’s volunteer page to learn how to submit an opportunity.

Visit WMU's Volunteer Page

Ways we can work together

Start with your organization’s goal or idea, and External Partnerships can help identify possible next steps.

Student and faculty connections

Explore opportunities for students and faculty to contribute knowledge, ideas and experience.

Students walking downtown for fall welcome

Community projects

Explore projects and initiatives shaped around community priorities.

Navigate WMU

Find the university programs, resources and campus contacts that best fit your needs.

Start a conversation

Tell us about your organization, priority or idea. External Partnerships will help explore possible next steps and connect you with the appropriate people at WMU.

Name (required)

First name (required)

Last name (required)

Organization

Email (required)

Phone number

How would you like to engage with WMU? (required)

Are you planning a visit or looking to host an event? (required)

What is the purpose of your visit? (required)

If known, who would you like to meet with?

What dates and times—or general timeframe—do you have in mind? (required)

Tell us about your event. (required)

What dates and times—or general timeframe—do you have in mind? (required)

Approximately how many people do you expect? (required)

Tell us about your request. (required)